Meanwhile at Arsenal, Petr Cech, the English Premier League’s all-time clean sheet record holder, could be another target after Berd Leno’s arrival at the Emirates.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he wants to “find a solution” for Joe Hart so the former England keeper does not have to see out the final year of his contract in the reserves, having spent two seasons on loan at Torino and West Ham.

The English transfer window closes on August 9, although players can move to other countries up to August 31.